Scenic High Falls of the Magpie River

Summary: An impressive and easy to visit water fall.
Includes the possibility of a vigorous hike to another set
of waterfalls. Definitely worth the drive from
Lake Superior Provincial Park.

High Falls (also known as the Scenic High Falls of the Magpie
and Magpie Falls)
is just south of Wawa, off of Highway 17.
There are signs, which say "Scenic High Falls". A 1.5 mile
gravel road leads to the bottom of the falls.

This is a wide and impressive waterfall. There is a parking
area, and a nice viewing area. You can get right down to the
base of the falls. There is a path to the right up to the top of the
falls. When I was there the very top was roped off, I imagine
for safety reasons, although you could duck under the ropes.
There is a dam here. You can see part of the dam at the very top
of the falls, but they designed it be esthetically pleasing.

There are two other dams on the Magpie River: Steephill Falls
Dam, and Mission Falls Dam. The Steephill Falls Dam is upstream
of High Falls. From the looks of it this was once an impressive waterfall but
the dam has all but obliterated it. The dam can be
reached from Steephill Falls Dam Road which intersects
with Hwy 17 north of Wawa.
I am not sure where Mission Falls is,
but it may be the upper Silver Falls.